New legal year ambode promises synergy with judiciary

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"Ambode Promises Synergy with Judiciary as New Legal Year Commences"

Lagos, Nigeria - As the new legal year commences, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has pledged to foster greater synergy between the executive and judiciary arms of government to ensure effective dispensation of justice in the state.

Speaking at the annual Lagos State Judiciary's New Legal Year ceremony held at the High Court of Lagos State, Ikeja, Governor Ambode emphasized the importance of collaboration between the two arms of government in promoting the rule of law and upholding the rights of citizens.

"We recognize the crucial role that the judiciary plays in our democracy, and we are committed to working closely with the judiciary to ensure that justice is served in a fair and timely manner," Governor Ambode said.

The Governor also commended the judiciary for its efforts in promoting judicial reforms and improving the administration of justice in the state. He noted that the state government would continue to provide necessary support to the judiciary to enable it to discharge its duties effectively.

"We will continue to provide the necessary resources and infrastructure to support the judiciary in its efforts to deliver justice to the people of Lagos State," Governor Ambode said.

The Chief Justice of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Opeyemi Oke, who also spoke at the ceremony, thanked Governor Ambode for his support to the judiciary and pledged the commitment of the judiciary to upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of citizens.

"We appreciate the support of the Governor and the state government to the judiciary, and we are committed to working with them to ensure that justice is served in a fair and timely manner," Justice Oke said.

The ceremony was attended by top judges, lawyers, and other stakeholders in the judiciary, as well as government officials and members of the public.